Restless Legs Syndrome, 9781932603576
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Explains what we know about RLS, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Topics covered include causes, symptoms, and diagnosis; treatments, including drug and non-pharmacologic therapy; RLS in children; personal relationships and RLS; resources; lifestyle changes…

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    255 pages

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    27 November 2006

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Summary

The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation estimates that up to 8 percent of the population suffers with restless legs syndrome (RLS). The hallmark of this neurologic disorder is an irresistible urge to move, most commonly at night. It causes uncomfortable sensations often described as creeping, crawling, tugging, burning, or aching feelings in the calves, feet, thighs, and arms. These disruptive symptoms vary in severity and can result in difficulty staying or falling asleep, fatigue, and impaire…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781932603576
ISBN-10:1932603573
Author:Mark J. Buchfuhrer, Wayne A. Hening, Clete A. Kushida
Publisher:Demos Medical Publishing
Imprint:Demos Medical Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:255
Edition:1st
Release Date:27 November 2006
Weight:399g
Dimensions:251mm x 203mm x 18mm
Series:American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides
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Critics Review

From three respected leaders in their field… Restless Legs Syndrome is an important key to understanding this condition and resolving many of its problems.– Midwest Book Review

About The Author

Mark J. Buchfuhrer

Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD , is an attending staff physician at Downey Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and Long Beach Community Hospital.Wayne A. Hening, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at MDNJ-RW Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Stanford University Center for Human Sleep Research and Associate Professor, Stanford University Medical Center.

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